Tips for transitioning from a bottle to a cup

Doctors, dentists, and yes, your mother-in-law all give different advise about transitioning off a bottle. Here are a few general guidelines. Introduce an open cup at 6-months of age. Only put a little liquid in the cup and tilt the cup up (not the child’s head) so that the liquid slowly enters the child’s mouth. … Continued

Speech: Tips for getting your children to speak early

Parents always ask me “How do I get my child to speak early?” Every child is different, but most children say their first word around 12-months of age. Sorry moms, but it’s usually “dada” because it’s easier to say. One of the tips I always tell parents, is to talk to their child all day … Continued